Referrals are home health providers’ “lifeblood” – but the referral landscape has become increasingly challenging, requiring providers to restrategize and differentiate themselves. To thrive in a rapidly evolving referral landscape, including the rise of Medicare Advantage and reimbursement pressures, providers are forced to accept different patient populations and find ways to stand out to potential […]
As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to see an increase in enrollment, home-based care providers that want to lean into these opportunities will need to have strategies and processes in place to build a lasting business in the space. No one understands this better than Frontpoint Health. The Dallas-based home health and hospice provider has centered […]
On July 4th, a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River inundated Kerrville, Texas, forcing local health care providers to respond swiftly and effectively to ensure the safety of clients and employees. Tri County Home Health, a subsidiary of Frontpoint Health, activated its disaster plan, ensuring staff safety and patient care amid the chaos. Although all […]
As Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment continues to surge, home health providers have seen slim margins deteriorate further. Some providers have openly expressed their decision to reject financially unsustainable MA contracts. Abandoning unfavorable MA contracts may sometimes be necessary, industry executives told Home Health Care News. However, some providers have improved their MA standing by renegotiating […]
Believe it or not, some home health providers have figured out a way to get what they want from Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. At least to a certain extent. Frontpoint Health has become a standout in the industry for running towards MA opportunities with gusto, rather than simply being dragged by the penetration.. From Frontpoint […]
The following is an op-ed submitted by: Ken Albert, CEO, Andwell Health Partners; David Causby, CEO, Gentiva; Marcylle Combs, CEO, MAC Legacy; Brent Korte, CEO, Frontpoint Health; John Olajide, CEO, Axxess; Billy Simione, Managing Principal, SimiTree; Jennifer Sheets, the former CEO of Interim HealthCare; Susan Ponder-Stansel, CEO, Alivia Care; David Totaro, Chief Government Affairs Officer, […]
After the ink dries following a transaction in the home-based care space, the question of whether to rebrand newly acquired locations sparks an interesting consideration. While some companies swiftly integrate acquired businesses into their brand and splash their logo, marketing materials and likeness on the newly acquired assets, others opt to maintain the selling company’s […]
The most compelling and innovative leaders in home health care don’t just inspire the people who work at their companies, they also catch the attention of fellow industry leaders. These leaders have earned the high esteem of their peers by hurdling operation challenges in the space, creating impressive recruitment initiatives, consistently embracing new ideas and […]
The Medicare Advantage-focused home health provider Frontpoint Health has acquired High Plains Senior Care Group (HPSC), expanding its footprint considerably on the way. The company has bolstered its census by close to 50%, from 2,900 daily patients to more than 4,200, Frontpoint Health CEO Brent Korte told Home Health Care News. Financial terms of the […]
Home Health Care News recently spoke with 15 home-based care leaders for our annual “Executive Forecast” articles, which we published at the end of last year. Those executives’ responses covered a wide range of topics, and were surprisingly and refreshingly diverse. But, in the end, a few themes emerged. In part, these answers helped form […]
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